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Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer pleads guilty to hate crime

Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer pleads guilty to hate crime

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Adam Purinton is already serving life in prison on a state murder charge.

Geelani to undergo operation on Tuesday

Geelani to undergo operation on Tuesday

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

He is suspected to be suffering from cancer in the kidney.

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Sherin went missing on October 7, 2017, after her father allegedly put her outside their home at 3 am in Richardson, Texas because she would not drink her milk. Her badly decomposed body was found 15 days later in a culvert near the family's home.

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

As we get used to a long haul of isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, the police's new avatar in many places is a far cry from that of the high-handed enforcer of law and order.

Geelani operated at Tata Memorial hospital

Geelani operated at Tata Memorial hospital

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

The separatist leader is suspected to have cancer of the kidney according to family sources.

Sahara properties to be auctioned at Rs 1,200-cr reserve price

Sahara properties to be auctioned at Rs 1,200-cr reserve price

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Following a go-ahead from the Court, the two entities have put in place a mechanism to auction these properties.

Life term for Washington sniper killings

Life term for Washington sniper killings

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

Lee Boyd Malvo was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the sniper killings in Washington area in 2002, which left 10 people dead.

Jury finds Tsarnaev guilty of 2013 Boston Marathon bombings

Jury finds Tsarnaev guilty of 2013 Boston Marathon bombings

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A United States jury on Wednesday found Dzokhar Tsarnaev guilty of killing three people and injuring 264 in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, as well as fatally shooting a police officer four days later.

61 Sahara properties to be e-auctioned

61 Sahara properties to be e-auctioned

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sebi roped in HDFC Realty and SBI Cap after being asked by the Supreme Court to initiate the process of selling Sahara properties whose titles have been deposited with it by the group

Any Virgins Here?

Any Virgins Here?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

The good-looking woman next to me raised her hand.

UK teen gets 22-year jail term for plotting to behead soldier

UK teen gets 22-year jail term for plotting to behead soldier

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A 19-year-old London-based Muslim convert who planned to behead a British soldier has been ailed for 22 years by a UK judge.

24-yr jail for ex-Dynegy executive

24-yr jail for ex-Dynegy executive

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

A former official of energy giant Dynegy has been sentenced to 24 years and 4 months in prison by a US court for accounts irregularities.

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Around 52.46 per cent of the patients have recovered, the health ministry said. The number of active cases stood at 1,53,178 while 1,80,012 patients have recovered, it said in the daily COVID-19 update.

Now, watch Sanjay Dutt's life on screen

Now, watch Sanjay Dutt's life on screen

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

A biopic on the actor will be made by his Munnabhai director, Rajkumar Hirani.

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'In what must go down as one of the most nonchalant remarks by the head of any hospital, J J Hospital Dean Dr Ranjit Mankeshwar said: 'We do not know where the staff was, but he did not suffer serious wounds'.'

Sharifs' jail sentences suspended in corruption case, to be released

Sharifs' jail sentences suspended in corruption case, to be released

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

According to jail officials, Nawaz, Maryam and Safdar will be released on Wednesday if the order is received prior to the expiration of lock-up time.

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Caste-based power politics made him think that he can get away with murder.'

Aditya Chopra makes directorial comeback with Befikre

Aditya Chopra makes directorial comeback with Befikre

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in Bollywood.

6 Taiwan inmates commit suicide, ending 14-hour long hostage standoff

6 Taiwan inmates commit suicide, ending 14-hour long hostage standoff

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Six Taiwan prison inmates commit suicide, ending 14-hour long hostage standoff.

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The government said there was no immediate plan to extend the 21-day lockdown period, which entered its sixth day on Monday, while the Indian Army dismissed as "fake" social media posts about a possible emergency declaration next month.

JBT scam: SC upholds jail term of Chautala and his son

JBT scam: SC upholds jail term of Chautala and his son

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala and others, challenging their conviction and award of 10-year jail term in the teachers' recruitment scam case.

Sahara properties to be auctioned at Rs 1,900 cr reserve price

Sahara properties to be auctioned at Rs 1,900 cr reserve price

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

At the reserve price, these auctions will take the total fund raising to at least Rs 3,100 crore (Rs 31 billion).

'The story of Sanju is different from the Sanjay Dutt I know'

'The story of Sanju is different from the Sanjay Dutt I know'

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The most awaited trailer of the year has been released and it looks amazing.

BJP seems to be flying high in Haryana

BJP seems to be flying high in Haryana

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Lok Sabha elections result of 2019 tells us the Modi wave has only consolidated, instead of waning.

SC pulls up Sahara on source of money raised for investors

SC pulls up Sahara on source of money raised for investors

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

'The entire explanation of the episode is difficult to digest.'

Sahara rejects $1.3-billion offer for 3 overseas hotels

Sahara rejects $1.3-billion offer for 3 overseas hotels

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Sahara group has been engaged in a legal battle with Sebi for long over raising Rs 24,000 crore (Rs 240 billion) from investors.

Pistorius says murdered girlfriend would want him to go free

Pistorius says murdered girlfriend would want him to go free

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Oscar Pistorius said that Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he was convicted of murdering on Valentine's Day 2013, would want him to go free, in a television interview due to be broadcast on Friday.

Sanjay Dutt at BJP event, eyebrows raised in political circles

Sanjay Dutt at BJP event, eyebrows raised in political circles

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Ironically, many in the BJP were critical of repeated paroles and furloughs granted to Dutt while he was serving the sentence at Yerwada jail in Pune.

Lucknow Central: Farhan & Co power prison drama

Lucknow Central: Farhan & Co power prison drama

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'Low-hanging ambitions and straightforward conflict between negotiators of harm and reform renders Lucknow Central a surprising watchability,' says Sukanya Verma.

In Steenkamp family's bar, mixed feelings over Pistorius sentence

In Steenkamp family's bar, mixed feelings over Pistorius sentence

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The Olympic and Paralympic athlete was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for shooting his girlfriend on Valentine's Day last year. He could be released in 10 months for good behaviour, his lawyers said.

Chidambaram doubts Afzal Guru's role in Parliament attack

Chidambaram doubts Afzal Guru's role in Parliament attack

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Nearly three years after the hanging of Afzal Guru, Congress leader P Chidambaram said that he felt it was possible that the case was "perhaps not correctly decided".

More bad news coming for Dinakaran?

More bad news coming for Dinakaran?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

TTV Dinakaran could be in more trouble as I-T officials have found a connection between him and Jaya TV and other Jayalalithaa companies, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Atwal apologises for embarrassing Canadian PM Trudeau in India

Atwal apologises for embarrassing Canadian PM Trudeau in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The controversy surrounding Atwal erupted last month after he was photographed with Trudeau's wife Sophie Gregoire and other senior officials at the event in Mumbai as part of Trudeau's first state visit to India.

Juvenile's release: Dec 16 rape victim's parents dismayed

Juvenile's release: Dec 16 rape victim's parents dismayed

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The parents of the 2012 December 16 gangrape victim on Monday expressed their exasperation with the legal system and wondered whether the juvenile convict in the case has undergone any reform.

'I don't like making stories about guns and drugs'

'I don't like making stories about guns and drugs'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Raju Hirani on making Sanju.

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Chauhan, in his petition filed through lawyer Farhana Shah, claimed that the IG (prisons) had cancelled the remission granted to him 'without applying his mind and with a malafide intention'.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Maruti Warke's basic understanding illustrated how far outside the system most less privileged Indians are -- simple, innocent people barely but admirably eking out an existence, with almost no knowledge of their surroundings or owning even the basic smarts to go about life. The same people who instinctively and often astutely vote governments into and out of office in New Delhi without knowing the entire reality of this country. The folks who are actually the essence of India.

China's Nobel-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies

China's Nobel-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Rights group vowed to continue the struggle for human rights in the Communist nation.

'Headley has nothing to lose, but will only gain'

'Headley has nothing to lose, but will only gain'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'In the long run, because of international pressure, Headley's testimony will become credible in Pakistan also. And if Pakistan decides to examine him as a witness in their trial then I think there is a chance of conviction against Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi.'